Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,595 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
4.45
John Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Ian Newby. Ian Newby makes a probing pass to Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.24
Harry Moss threads the ball through to Dale Wilson. Dale Wilson makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
Neil Byrne threads the ball through to Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.12
Neil Byrne makes a simple pass to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd goes all the way! Dale Lloyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alan Vassell easily smothers it!
18.19
Clive Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, George Atherton. George Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell shoots from outside the area but somehow Graham Simonsen manages to keep it out.
20.28
George Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.18
Neil Byrne hacks Liam Ripley from behind! Neil Byrne is given a warning by the referee! Liam Ripley runs off the knock.
26.06
Seth Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alan Vassell easily smothers it!
32.28
Ian Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Ronnie Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Hull City start the second half!
48.15
Dale Lloyd hacks Ronnie Carrick from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Carrick runs off the knock.
49.09
Neil Byrne passes the ball forward to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Atherton and rushes in on goal... Dale Lloyd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
53.56
Ugo Flintlock makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Flintlock passes the ball forward to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.28
Liam Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Alexander Cutler. Alexander Cutler rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.56
Ashley Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, George Atherton. George Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.52
George Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Cutler and rushes in on goal... Neil Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.23
Steve Beckham threads the ball through to Nigel Campbell. Nigel Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Graham Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
78.46
Steve Beckham clumsily knocks into Seth Armstrong. The referee calls over Steve Beckham and shows him a yellow card! Seth Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.14
Clive Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Ripley. Liam Ripley surges forward with the ball. Liam Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thirlwell. Neil Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.42
John Goldberg passes the ball forward to Dale Wilson. Dale Wilson threads the ball through to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.06
John Goldberg knocks the ball forward to Seth Armstrong. Seth Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd goes all the way! Dale Lloyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Thirlwell of Carlisle United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
22.9%
48.2%
28.9%